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How to apply for Knox County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Knox County Job and Family Services + KNO-HO-CO-Ashland Community Action Commission + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework.

Who it's for

Knox County emergency aid: (1) Knox County Job and Family Services for Ohio Works First, emergency assistance, Ohio Medicaid; (2) KNO-HO-CO-Ashland Community Action Commission for HEAP/PIPP+, emergency services, and senior nutrition (home-delivered meals for the homebound + daily congregate meals at the senior center); (3) Ohio District 5 AAA senior case management (419-524-4144); (4) Knox Community Hospital FAP + HCAP; (5) Salvation Army / St. Vincent de Paul / Interchurch Social Services; (6) Ohio 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Knox: senior-levy / referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Knox County / Ohio residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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